• Grantee News

    12th Annual EasterSeals Disability Film Challenge Short Films – Watch Now!

    Easterseals Disability Film Challenge (EDFC), an annual 5-day long contest open to filmmakers worldwide, prompts artists to collaborate on creating 1- to 5-minute films integrating story elements that acknowledge disability, making EDFC a platform for aspiring storytellers – with and without disabilities – to write, shoot, and edit short films showcasing disability in its many […]

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    Golden Globe Foundation and NATO Launch First Responder Film Series at Vidiots

    Walt Disney Studios’ Snow White kicks off screening series The Golden Globe Foundation and the National Association of Theatre Owners California/Nevada (NATO), with support from Walt Disney Studios, have launched a new film series exclusively for first responders and their families. The series began on Saturday with a special screening of Snow White at Vidiots’ Eagle Theatre […]

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    NewFilmmakers LA Accepting Applications for Two Paid Internships (Summer 2025)

    NewFilmmakers LA is thrilled to be recruiting for two paid internship positions, thanks to the LA County Department of Arts and Culture Arts Internship Program. These internships are available exclusively to current LA County-based Community College and undergraduate University Students. Recent graduates may apply as long as they will have completed their degree between May 1st and December 1st, 2025. The internships will last for 16 weeks, commencing on June 6th, 2025. […]

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    Theo Kingma, Former HFPA President, Dies at 58

    Theo Kingma In Memoriam Theo Kingma was born in Amsterdam, the Netherlands to Henk and Nel Kingma on February 25, 1967.  He passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, March 21, 2025. He is survived by his mother, his sister Tessa and his niece Sveva.   Kingma began his professional film career as a projectionist at cinemas in […]

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    Golden Globe Foundation and NATO Host Free Screening Series for First Responders and Families

    The Golden Globe Foundation and National Association of Theatre Owners California Nevada, with support from Walt Disney Studios, are honoring Los Angeles first responders with a FREE screening series at Vidiots’ Eagle Theatre this April, May & June!  Kicking off with Walt Disney Studios’ all-new Snow White on April 5th! Admission is FREE for first responders & their families, including popcorn & drinks. RSVP required—don’t miss this chance to unwind and […]

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    Girls’ Voices Now Film “The Beauty in Being Different” Nominated for Children’s and Family Emmy

    The 3rd Annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards are set to take place on Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Los Angeles. Now in its third year, this prestigious event continues to shine a spotlight on the best and brightest in children’s and family-oriented television programming. Rachel Schwartz, Head of the Children’s & Family Emmy Awards, […]

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    LUMIÈRE, L’AVENTURE CONTINUE! Premieres in Paris, Celebrating 130 Years of Cinema

    The world premiere screening of “LUMIÈRE, L’AVENTURE CONTINUE!” took place last night in Paris at the Cinémathèque Française. Directed, produced, and narrated by Thierry Frémaux, this extraordinary film celebrates the pioneering work of the Lumière brothers, offering a rare glimpse into the origins of cinema. Bringing these revolutionary early films back to the big screen, […]

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    Golden Globe Foundation Board Member Miriam Spritzer Named One of Worth’s Groundbreaking Women of 2025

    Golden Globe Foundation Board Member Miriam Spritzer has been named one of Worth Media Group’s Groundbreaking Women of 2025, joining an inspiring lineup including Ayo Edebiri, Doechii, Serena Williams, and Astronaut Christina Hammock Koch! Spritzer will take the stage at the Groundbreaking Women Summit on April 10th to share insights on resilience, leadership, and innovation—alongside an extraordinary group of trailblazers. Learn […]

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    FilmAid Kenya Unveils New Media Hub at Ifo Refugee Camp in Dadaab

    FilmAid Kenya has unveiled a new Media Hub at the Ifo Refugee Camp in Dadaab, Kenya. This hub provides a dedicated space for alumni to develop creative projects, access technical resources, and further refine their storytelling skills. It will serve as a vital resource for graduates of FilmAid’s training program, helping them stay connected and […]

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    Film Independent President Josh Welsh Celebrated at Spirit Awards

    Film Independent’s Acting President Brenda Robinson gave a moving tribute to recently departed Film Independent President Josh Welsh at the Film Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday. Welsh’s love of cinema led him to begin volunteering at the Film Independent Spirit Awards in 1996. His input at Film Independent would only grow for the next 28 years, rising […]

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    Vidiots and Golden Globe Foundation Celebrate Cinema History at Historic Eagle Theatre

    From 1929 to 2000, the Eagle Theatre on Eagle Rock Boulevard in Los Angeles brought audiences everything from blockbuster hits to underground gems. Renovated and reopened by Vidiots in 2023, it continues to be a hub for film lovers. The Golden Globe Foundation is proud to support the Eagle Presents series that keeps the spirit […]

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    IndieCollect Offers Free Film Inventories to Los Angeles Filmmakers

    from IndieCollect If you are a filmmaker living in the Los Angeles area, IndieCollect is offering to inventory your film and sound materials — whether in your home, garage, office, or private storage facility. Who Needs Who Needs an Inventory? Every filmmaker! Who Will Conduct the Inventory? Ed Carter Ed Carter (pictured above) joined the […]

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